General and Implant DentistryAppointments: (757) 428-8747

Arthur Jenkins D.D.S.

General and Implant Dentistry

Virginia Beach area restorative dentistry at General and Implant Dentistry can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.

Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.

Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Virginia Beach area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.

You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!

We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.

Virginia Beach area dentist Dr. Arthur Jenkins and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At General and Implant Dentistry we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.

Did you know that trusted Virginia Beach area TMJ/TMD dentist Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.

Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.

Virginia Beach area Invisalign® dentist Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At General and Implant Dentistry, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.

We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!

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Melissa Wolfe, D.D.SAppointments: (540) 885-5050

J C Wolfe D.D.S.

Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S

Did you know that trusted Staunton area TMJ/TMD dentist J C Wolfe, D.D.S. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.

Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.

Dental bonding in the Staunton area is available from experienced dentist J C Wolfe, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.

It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.

In order to maintain your oral health, it's important to schedule regular dental check-ups. Don't wait until something is wrong to make an appointment with Staunton area dentist Dr. J C Wolfe. At Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S, we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Wolfe can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.

If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S. Staunton area cosmetic dentist Dr. J C Wolfe is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.

For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Staunton, Virginia area, Dr. J C Wolfe is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.

Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.

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Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PCAppointments: (703) 931-3141

Andrew Sklar D.D.S.

Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC

Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Alexandria area dental implants dentist Dr. Andrew Sklar to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.

Alexandria area Invisalign® dentist Andrew Sklar, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.

We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!

Jaw Fractures and the Healing Process

If you've fractured your lower jaw, it will have occurred in one of three places: where the lower jaw joins the upper jaw and facial bones; near the angle of the jaw; or in a vertical line between the teeth.

When the opposing segments of jaw are brought close enough together, bones heal quickly. New bone is actually generated between the two segments and the bond can be stronger than before the trauma.

We "wire" the jaws for the rest of your recovery. Also, the splinting of the teeth helps keep the jaws properly opposed. Healing takes about six weeks, during which time the wire remains in place. You'll be limited to a liquid diet and perhaps less animated conversation.

It's a good time to read that big novel and relax; let nature take its course.

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Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?

People often ask, "Why do we have wisdom teeth if there is no room in the jaws for them?" The answer has a lot to do with diet. In an article titled "Management of Asymptomatic Impacted Wisdom Teeth" in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, the author noted that the average, highly abrasive diet of Neolithic man wore down his teeth, which caused a reduction in molar size from front to back.

This size decrease from the abrasive food which man consumed allowed for the forward migration of the teeth and thus created adequate space for the eruption of a wisdom tooth or teeth. Less wear occurs in modern man because of the arrival of processed foods and the reduced amount of chewing necessary to consume food.

Combining this with a decrease in the loss of teeth and cavities as a result of modern dentistry requires people nowadays to address at least one impacted or partially impacted wisdom tooth through dental surgery.

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